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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,959.59, 12,364.25 and 4,980.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,959.59, 12,364.25 and 4,980.74 is: 6,873.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,959.59 : 12,364.25 = 4,980.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,959.59/12,364.25 = 4,980.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,959.59x = 12,364.25 × 4,980.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,959.59x = 61,583,027.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,583,027.82/8,959.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,873.42

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